Growing Kindness™: Stories of kindness, generosity and community that inspire hope

About Growing Kindness™: Stories of kindness, generosity and community that inspire hope

In a world that often feels divided, the Growing Kindness™ Podcast is a place to find hope, connection, and encouragement through stories of generosity, giving, and acts of kindness - often told through the language of flowers. Hosted by Deanna Kitchen, founder of Growing Kindness™ Movement, each episode highlights inspiring guests whose simple acts - whether planting a seed, gifting a bouquet, or serving their communities - remind us that kindness can take root anywhere. You’ll hear heartfelt stories, garden wisdom, and uplifting ideas for creating connection and beauty right where you are. Whether you’re a gardener, a giver, or simply someone who believes in the power of kindness, this podcast will inspire you to live generously and let kindness grow. 👉 Here’s how you can join the movement: Join our free community of Growing Kindness™ Gardeners: growingkindnessproject.org Donate to help kindness grow: thegrowingkindnessproject.givingfuel.com Sign up for our newsletter for inspiration and updates: growingkindnessproject.org Explore free resources like our Growing Guide and bouquet tags: growingkindnessproject.org

Publisher

Deanna Kitchen

Category

education · leisure · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Oct 2025

Latest episode

10 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

9 of 26 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   10 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   A New Chapter for Growing Kindness: Deanna Kitchen with Board President Leslie Wehr

   Host Deanna Kitchen and Board President Leslie Wehr discuss Growing Kindness's transition to community leadership and inspire listeners with ways to contribute to the mission.

2. 

   27 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Building Bridges with Flowers: Irma Lagomarsino Seeing, Supporting, and Showing Up

   Host interviews Growing Kindness ambassador Irma Lagomarsino about how giving flowers builds community and helps people feel seen.

3. 

   13 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Things No One Sees: Shane Kitchen on Building Growing Kindness Together (Part 2)

   Host [Host Name] interviews Shane Kitchen about the unseen efforts and sacrifices behind building the Growing Kindness organization and inspiring sustainable community impact.

Inside a recent episode

A New Chapter for Growing Kindness: Deanna Kitchen with Board President Leslie Wehr

Published 10 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] We don't get to see every child who's learned what it feels like to give something away out of generosity and just simply for the act of kindness. We don't get to see every person who's discovered what growing a garden does for their own mental health, their own physical health, what it would do for them, how it would carry them and carry them through the difficult seasons. And then not only that, become a tool for connection and community. We don't get to see all that. And I wish we could, but I know that we can trust that the ripples of kindness that are going out into the world are far, far more beautiful than we can even begin to imagine. […]

Who has been a guest on Growing Kindness™: Stories of kindness, generosity and community that inspire hope

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• Leslie Wehr
• Irma Lagomarsino
• Shane Kitchen
• Alicia Myers Leifheit
• Jenni Pirto

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

29 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

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